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Key PointsIn Week 18 (April 27–May 3, 2026), the final week of school vacation for Zone C, activity at SOS Médecins clinics increased among children, particularly those aged 2–14 (+11%,...

As it does every year, mainland France entered an enhanced surveillance period for arboviral diseases on May 1 (which will last until November 30). Faced with the growing threat of...

Key PointsIn 2025, during the enhanced surveillance period (May 1 to November 30) 62 autochthonous human cases of West Nile virus infection were identified in six regions of mainland...

Key PointsIn 2025, during the enhanced surveillance period (May 1 to November 30), the following were identified in mainland France:809 locally acquired cases of chikungunya, including...

In its annual report on drownings that occurred during the summer of 2025, Santé publique France reveals a significant increase in drownings and drownings resulting in death compared to...

Key PointsExposure to TicksAbout 6% of people living in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes report having been bitten by a tick during the year;The use of preventive measures has increased slightly...

Key Points Between June 1 and September 30, 2025, there were 1,418 drowning incidents in France, 409 of which resulted in death (representing a 29% fatality rate). These figures for the...

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among people under 25 in France, but it also affects other age groups.